Senior Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Pfizer; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure system reliability. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team to manage automation systems, leading projects that improve efficiency and success rates. Your expertise will help deliver critical medicines to patients worldwide. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about engineering, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

Paid Vacation

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Parental Leave

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Programs

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in automation engineering or related field.
• Strong knowledge of programming and troubleshooting process controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 support for automation systems and lead small project teams.
• Perform routine maintenance and develop standard operating procedures.

Skills

Software Test Plans

Process Controls Equipment Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Rockwell

Siemens

Wonderware

VMware

SQL

FactoryTalk PharmaSuite

Job description

Senior Automation Engineer (Manufacturing) page is loaded

Senior Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Apply locations United States - Michigan - Kalamazoo time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 4934432

Use Your Power for Purpose

At Pfizer, we believe that every role contributes to our mission of improving patients' lives.Whether you are involved in the design and development of manufacturing processes for products or supporting the upkeep of systems, engineering is crucial to ensuring customers and patients receive the medicines they need. By collaborating with our forward-thinking engineering team, you'll play a pivotal role in accelerating the delivery of medicines to the world.

What You Will Achieve

Working with Pfizer’s dynamic engineering team, you will play a critical role in the management of manufacturing information systems to improve manufacturing success rates and ensuring zero down time. As a Senior Associate, your knowledge and skills will contribute towards the goals and objectives of the team. Your focus and ability to meet team targets will help in completing critical deliverables. Your innovative use of communication tools and techniques will facilitate in explaining difficult issues and establishing consensus between teams. It is your hard work and dedication that will make Pfizer ready to achieve new milestones and help patients across the globe.

How You Will Achieve It

• Provide 24x7x365 support of our automation systems and perform automation activities for capital and non-capital projects.
• Execute projects based on agreed upon deadlines and equipment availability.
• Develop plans for project completion and lead small project teams.
• Demonstrate good planning, organizing, time management, and team collaboration.
• Perform routine and preventive automation maintenance work and ensure equipment and facilities work safely, efficiently and reliably.
• Generate and develop standard operating procedures and system support documentation.
• Analyze operational process problems and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Manage change control authoring and execution.
• Participate in site and network teams to provide automation alignment and direction.
• Modify moderately complex to highly complex control logic that requires a degree of scientific and/or manufacturing process expertise.
• Mentor and guide junior staff and serve as a technical trainer, whenever necessary.
• Clearly communicate progress and roadblocks to customers and peers.
  

Here Is What You Need (Minimum Requirements)

• Applicant must have a bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of experience; OR a master's degree with 0+ years of experience; OR an associate's degree with 6 years of experience; OR a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant experience
• Experience with writing software test plans, user requirements, and system design documents.
• Basic knowledge of network technology (IP/TCP, Ethernet).
• Strong knowledge of programming and troubleshooting process controls equipment. (Rockwell, Siemens, Wonderware)
• Strong knowledge of computerized systems, compliance regulations, and standards.
• Teamwork spirit, collaboration, and training abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal effectiveness and communication skills.

Bonus Points If You Have (Preferred Requirements)

• Relevant pharmaceutical experience.
• Knowledge of VMware and virtualization.
• Database/Historian knowledge. (SQL, AVEVA PI)
• Experience with batch management systems.
• Experience with MES. (FactoryTalk PharmaSuite, etc.)
• Understanding of programming, and proficiency in at least one language.

OTHER JOB DETAILS

Last Date to Apply for Job: 5/8/25
Relocation support available
Work Location Assignment:On Premise

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $80300,00 to $133900,00. In addition, this position is eligible for participation in Pfizer’s Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 10,0% of the base salary. We offer comprehensive and generous benefits and programs to help our colleagues lead healthy lives and to support each of life’s moments. Benefits offered include a 401(k) plan with Pfizer Matching Contributions and an additional Pfizer Retirement Savings Contribution, paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage. Learn more at Pfizer Candidate Site – U.S. Benefits | (uscandidates.mypfizerbenefits.com). Pfizer compensation structures and benefit packages are aligned based on the location of hire. The United States salary range provided does not apply to Tampa, FL or any location outside of the United States.

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

Sunshine Act

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EEO & Employment Eligibility

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer. This position requires permanent work authorization in the United States.

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